The best got better. Frantic, Adrenaline fueled off road racing.

User Rating: 9.5 | MotorStorm: Pacific Rift PS3
The original Motorstorm was one of my favorite racing games and the reason I bought a PS3. For me the idea of mixing different types of off-road veihicle, the mud and dirt, into a single race game, was a childhood dream come true. The new game, improves on the original concept, with better graphics, more tracks and vehicles, tighter races, tactics, and better balance between the different classes of vehicle. I love the addition of the monster truck and the ability to ram the competition off the road.

For me the game really comes alive when you play it online, with frantic 12 player races. I used to find it disappointing in the first game when the majority of online races were dominated by the rally car. Now the line up of vehicle classes chosen by online drivers is much more varied, making the racing even more unpredictable. The great thing about Motorstorm is every race is different due to the terrain, and the different types of vehicle racing at any one time. This game really has longevity. If you enjoy frantic racing, or liked the original game, the sequel is an essential purchase and for me my favorite racing game.